plex-htpc ☆
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Description:
Home Theater PC media player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.71.1.346,f62ce923@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @plex  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media-player htpc plex video streaming
Install: brew install --cask plex-htpc
About:
Plex HTPC is a dedicated desktop media player designed for home theater PC setups. It provides a streamlined interface optimized for big-screen viewing, offering direct playback of local media files with support for high-quality video and audio formats. The application integrates seamlessly with a Plex Media Server library while minimizing background processes for a pure playback experience.
Key Features:
  • Optimized interface for TV and remote control navigation
  • Direct file playback without transcoding overhead
  • Support for 4K HDR, lossless audio, and subtitle formats
  • Minimalist design focused on media consumption
Use Cases:
  • Building a dedicated HTPC with a couch-friendly interface
  • Playing high-bitrate local media files directly from a PC
Alternatives:
  • Plex Desktop – Standard Plex client with full library management vs HTPC's streamlined playback focus
  • Kodi – Open-source alternative with extensive customization vs Plex's polished, server-integrated experience
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 1.71.1.346,f62ce923 0 VERSION_BUMP deca927d
Jul 30, 2025 10:10pm 1.71.1.346,f62ce923 0 VERSION_BUMP c6746b93
Aug 1, 2024 6:50pm 1.65.4.206,38ac5fdc 0 VERSION_BUMP a15f8976
Jul 25, 2024 6:51pm 1.65.3.199,97fd8691 0 VERSION_BUMP 71905765
Jun 27, 2024 6:50pm 1.64.0.170,84278903 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ca90ced
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